On cover: A Field guide for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the northern United States. Includes glossary

Includes bibliography.

This field guide is intended to highlight the water & wetland plants of the Prairie Provinces that are of common occurrence and/or of special interest. The introduction contains information on Prairie biogeography, plant hardiness zones, wetland classification, categories of wetland plants, wetland ecology, and plant classification & nomenclature. The main section provides details on the individual plants, with information on nomenclature, physical characteristics, habitat, geographic distribution, special features, & related species. It is arranged taxonomically under sections covering ferns & fern allies, monocotyledons, and dicotyledons (herbs & shrubs). Includes identification keys, a glossary, and name indexes.